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Entanglement is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, describing a physical phenomenon where pairs or groups of particles interact in such a way that the quantum state of each particle cannot be described independently of the state of the others, even when the particles are separated by a large distance. This phenomenon was first described by Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, and Nathan Rosen in their 1935 paper, which introduced the EPR paradox, and later formalized by Erwin Schrödinger.

In entangled states, the properties of one particle are directly related to the properties of the other, regardless of the distance between them. For example, if two particles are entangled in their spin states, measuring the spin of one particle will instantly determine the spin of the other, even if they are light-years apart. This instantaneous correlation is often referred to as "spooky action at a distance," a term coined by Einstein.

Entanglement plays a crucial role in various quantum technologies, including quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and quantum teleportation. In quantum computing, entangled qubits can be used to perform complex calculations much more efficiently than classical computers. In quantum cryptography, entanglement enables secure communication channels that are theoretically immune to eavesdropping. Quantum teleportation, while not the transfer of matter, involves the transfer of quantum states between particles using entanglement.

Despite its counterintuitive nature, entanglement has been experimentally verified numerous times using various systems, such as photons, electrons, and atoms. The phenomenon remains a subject of ongoing research, with scientists exploring its fundamental implications for the nature of reality and the principles of quantum mechanics.